10 semifinalists named for 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Ten outstanding teachers from across the state are semifinalists for the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced Aug. 14.
Team KDE Spotlight: GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
GlyptusAnn Grider Jones has been a part of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) team since April 2022.
22 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2024
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced the selection of 22 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2024 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards on July 5. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez presents Year in Review to KBE
As her six-month ambassadorship with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) ends and she prepares to return to the classroom in the fall, 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez reflected on her experiences so far during a presentation to the Kentucky Board of Education on June 6.
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: Eminence Independent, the land of learning, creation and innovation
Eminence Independent has an EDhub center that features several different avenues for students to have vibrant learning experiences. Photo by Mandy Perez, May 11, 2023 As the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, I was interested in the idea of evolving traditional libraries into innovative campus hubs for schools. Little did I know that several Kentucky schools already [...]
Kentucky history comes alive at student-led interactive museum in Woodford County
An interactive, outdoor “museum” created by Woodford County High School students gave hundreds of elementary students the opportunity to learn more about important people and groups in Kentucky’s history.
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: I choose to stay
Every time you log into social media, turn on the TV, or speak to anyone who works in education, the harsh realities that are crippling educators are evident. Problems ranging from concerning legislation, challenging student behaviors, overwhelming work demands, toxic cultures, poor leadership, safety concerns, lack of support - the list goes on and on. These factors are contributing to many leaving the profession, and rightfully so, in many cases. Yet, I choose to stay.
KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council discusses advocacy efforts for educator retention with 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez joined the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) on March 7 to discuss advocacy efforts related to teacher retention.
KDE offering sponsorship opportunities for Kentucky Teacher of the Year Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has issued a sponsorship opportunity for vendors to provide prizes, supplies, advertising and financial support for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year (KTOY) program and related awards ceremony.
KBE approves exit of Breathitt County Schools from state assistance; no districts are in state assistance now
After more than 10 years, Breathitt County Schools will no longer be under any form of state management or assistance.